During a nanny reference check, plan ahead with a short list of questions you want to ask previous employers so you can get a good idea of whether an applicant would make a good childcare provider for your family.  Here’s a rundown of the basic questions you should cover.

During the reference check, ask if your nanny’s previous employer would hire her again and then find out why or why not.

Ask what specific things the nanny was skilled at versus areas that weren’t her strong points.

Find out why she no longer works for her previous employer.

Ask her previous employer to describe her relationship with the children.

Verify what dates she actually worked with her previous employer.